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Addiction & Recovery

Concerned about your own addiction habits or those of someone you love? Find the treatment you need and the hope to recover at one of multiple Avera behavioral health locations across the region. Find practical solutions and customized treatment for addictions—ranging from drug and alcohol abuse to compulsive gambling and other behaviors.

Addiction Care Personalized to You

From the moment you call or step in the front door, you’ll be treated with respect, dignity and compassion by our highly trained providers. Count on our comprehensive assessment services, individualized treatment planning and supportive therapy to give you hope for the future and to achieve the best results for your unique situation.

Your level of care depends on your situation. No matter your needs, you can find adult addiction inpatient programs, available in Sioux Falls or Aberdeen, or outpatient programs available conveniently across the region. We’re here to help you address the roots of your addiction with compassion, and provide steps for healing throughout the recovery process.

Addiction Recovery Program

Addictive behaviors can occur at any age. Take advantage of treatment for, adolescents, adults and seniors, who experience conditions such as:

Treatment for All Stages of Recovery

Your needs change along the road to recovery. Addiction relapses can happen, but hope for recovery remains. No matter where you are in your journey – we’re here for you with a wide variety of services including:

Aftercare – Continue recovery even after discharge with follow-up appointments.

Avera Addiction Care Center in Sioux Falls

Starting in late 2019, adults seeking treatment for alcohol or drug addiction can look to the Avera Addiction Care Center in Sioux Falls, SD, for world-class residential care that follows criteria recognized by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).

This two-building center on the Avera on Louise Health Campus will include a residential building with 32 private rooms and a main building with space for day treatment, group dining and a meditation room that’s respectful of all faiths. Patients will benefit from a comfortable, home-like environment that also includes an outdoor courtyard and walking trails to cultivate an environment of peace, serenity and privacy.

Treatment will typically last 28 days and encompasses care for the whole person – body, mind and spirit. Treatment includes best practices from a variety of different recovery approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing.

Watch to learn how the new Avera Addiction Care Center is addressing community needs.

Avera Addiction Care Center in Aberdeen

Specialized addiction care services are also available in Aberdeen, SD at Avera Addiction Care Center located inside Avera St. Luke’s Hospital. This program is based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics, Gamblers and Narcotics Anonymous. For more information, call us at 1-605-622-5800.

Avera Addiction Family Program

During treatment, family members are encouraged to learn how to establish new communication skills and healthier relationships with their loved one by taking part in the Avera Addiction Family Program.

Expect to receive the thorough treatment you need and deserve. Our addiction services use criteria for admission, continued service and discharge developed by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).

Intensive Day Program

During our Intensive Day Program, you’ll receive six to 11 hours of treatment each week that may include counseling and group therapy and education. Find an Avera Behavioral Health provider near you, and find support for the mental health issues you’d like to address.

Choose from a variety of outpatient behavioral health services such as: